Milwaukee Register of Deeds

901 N. 9th Street, Courthouse Room 103

City of Milwaukee

County of Milwaukee

State of Wisconsin

Local Office

The Milwaukee Register of Deeds's Office issues certified copies of Milwaukee birth certificates, Milwaukee death certificates and Milwaukee marriage records for events that occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You may order copies of Milwaukee vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Wisconsin state page for a full list of available offices.

Milwaukee Register of Deeds Map

Direction Walk-in 414-278-4021

About Milwaukee Register of Deeds

Wisconsin is a state in the Midwestern United States, situated in the Great Lakes region. The state is known as America's dairy land because of its large dairy industry.

There are 72 counties in Wisconsin and Milwaukee County is the largest with 939,489 according to 2020 data. Milwaukee is the largest city by population with an official population of 577,222.

Vital records are held at the Wisconsin Vital Records Office in Madison. Birth, marriage, death, and divorce records began to be registered at this office in October 1907.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Milwaukee Register of Deeds Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$20

Death Certificate State Fee$20

Marriage Certificate State Fee$20

Divorce Certificate State Fee$20

Milwaukee Register of Deeds FAQs

Copies of Wisconsin birth records can only be requested by the subject of the certificate or by an immediate family member.
A sibling, spouse, or parent are examples of immediate family members.
The processing time in the state of Wisconsin takes up to five business days to complete.
Before beginning the application process, you can save time by visiting our Vital Records office database to find your nearest office quickly.
The total amount for a copy of a birth certificate in Wisconsin will depend on the number of copies that you order. You will be charged $20 for the initial copy.
If you order additional copies at the same time, it will be necessary to pay $3 for each extra copy that you request.
Paying the incorrect amount will delay your birth record request.
You may pay the fee either by check or money order made payable to the State of Wisconsin Vital Records.
To apply for a Wisconsin birth certificate, you need to also submit an acceptable form of identification.
You can submit a photocopy of one of the following primary ID documents:
- State driver’s license or
- State photo ID
If you are unable to provide a primary form of identification, you can submit photocopies of any 2 secondary forms of ID, such as:
- Utility bill
- U.S. or foreign passport
- Bank statement or pay stub
- Lease/rental contract
- Traffic ticket
- Medical/Medicare insurance card